Lisa Vanderpump confirms that the decision to reboot ‘Vanderpump Rules’ was not her making!
Lisa Vanderpump He finally addresses the elder Vanderpump Rules The reboot that shocked Bravo fans last week. After the entire cast has been announced, except Lisa Herself, who will not be returning for Season 12, the 64-year-old reality star and executive producer shared her thoughts on the show’s new direction.
Speaking at the grand opening of her Las Vegas restaurant, Pinky’s by Vanderpump, Lisa reflected on saying goodbye to the beloved cast while teasing what she’s looking for in the next generation of SURvers.
“I felt like we told that story,” Lisa said. Access Hollywood. “I mean, it’s been 12 years, 11 seasons, so I think it’s time to get back to the grassroots. The whole idea of the show was about the restaurant business, and then it took off.”
Although she acknowledged how popular the original cast was, Lisa admitted it was time for a fresh start. “I can’t – and don’t want to – downplay how amazing this crew is and how open they are. I love them all, but it’s time to call it a day. “It’s been all of us, a lot of conversations. And of course I am sad.”
When asked what she hopes to see in the new one Vanderpump Rules lineup, Lisa emphasized authenticity and real-life dynamics.
“I look for authenticity. I think that’s the first thing you look for,” she explained. “People who can be themselves, because there is nothing more interesting than people being honest with their lives. I’m looking for great connections, which happens all the time, whether positive or negative.
according to LisaThe restaurant business naturally breeds drama. “When you’re in the restaurant business, it’s the nucleus, it brings everyone together — and that’s where things get complicated,” she added.
Meanwhile, Vanderpump Rules Executive producer Andy Cohen has also weighed in on the reboot, hinting at new developments and surprises for fans. One original cast member even revealed that they left the show right after the explosive Season 11 reunion.
Stay tuned for more details about Vanderpump Rules Season 12, coming soon to Bravo.
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